Current FUNDRAISERS

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 In 2015, 29 working dogs of mixed breeds were taken to the eastern boarder of Turkey to identify and locate land mines.

After four years of hard tireless work preventing the loss of human life in the baking heat of Turkey the contract ended.  The company hoped  to renew the contract  therefore the dogs were left in Turkey with the handlers to care for and to feed them.  Unfortunately due to Covid the company did not return to Turkey and eventually ceased to trade.

For 2 years the handlers cared for the dogs.  Whilst waiting on the eastern boarder a new company won the contract and took over both project and dogs: as fate would have it they ended up in the hands of ex British Army Dog Handler, Jess.

Jess and the current Hero Paws  team have worked together in the past so she knew she could reach out to the them for help,  we  in turn approached Mission K9  in the USA . Both of us specialise in the care and retirement of service dogs.

We need to cover: Veterinary costs, transport, housing, feeding and a whole lot more for the 17 remaining heroes.  8 DOGS will come to the UK with Hero Paws and 9 DOGS will go to the USA with Mission K9

Hi my name is Justin, I'm 47 and am British Army Veteran. I am doing the Kendal Mountain 10k in aid of Hero Paws. When we come off operational turn or leave the military, we have family and friends to come home to, but what about or military dogs? Mans best friend seems to have been forgotten about, become an after thought, after they've served beside us, hung up like a piece of kit. they too need a family and then who supports the family once they are there, training, medical expenses, insurance, advice and support?

Help me support the team to support these dogs and families life after service.

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 Lady here I'm a retired Military Working Dog and I would like to raise some money for the hoomans who have kept a watchful eye on me during my working days and retirement. They are called Hero Paws and what hero's they are!

I am going to do a challenge starting Christmas Day by doing the Three Peaks! This will be Mount Snowdon (with a lake crossing) an overnight camp in a basher with my best friends then up Cadair Idris and Pen Y Fan. All this in two days and one nigh,. I am training and gaining some weight to prep for this challenge which for me this is very tough I am 6 and have been worked very hard over the years I wanted to do something to show my love for the Hero Paws family and hopefully raise them some money.

I am trained in all sorts of special detection and protection because of this its really hard for me on normal walks and with noises at home. I haven't had the best time over the passed few years but thanks to Hero Paws I have a lovely home with my best friends. Hero Paws gave my new best friends lots of food, they help with extra training for me as I am a special dog, I was very stressed and needed surgery on my jaw a while ago I had the best treatment and Hero Paws paid for all of it and so many other dog's care too.

There are so many dogs like me that have worked so hard and been out to combat zones and kept so many soldiers and civilians safe. When we retire we don't really have places to go. Hero Paws saves so many dogs like me they rehabilitate us and help finds us new homes so we can relax, have cuddles and bacon samiches like a normal dog would. They need help to do this they are not a big popular charity the dream for them would be to have their own kennels where dogs can relax and get all the care they need before coming into new homes.

Hi Everyone

We will be undertaking a walk of the Dales Way in late February 2022, which involves walking 80 miles over a period of 4 days, to raise money for Hero Paws who retrain and rehome ex-military and service dogs.

These retired service dogs do not receive financial support in their retirement from the force they served with, meaning the responsibility for their care and vet bills fall solely to their ex-handler or new owner. These dogs have worked hard and have potentially seen things most of us could not comprehend, in their service careers, so any contribution you can make to allow their retraining/rehoming would be greatly appreciated.

Hero Paws’ ultimate goal to set up a sanctuary where up to 20 ex working service dogs can be cared for and trained so they can eventually find their perfect forever home. They endeavour to match the right dog with the right home, no matter how long it takes.

If you are a dog person, please also check out the Hero Paws shop as any purchases will provide additional financial support for them.

Thank you

Dan & Charlie